Bram grunted as he was pulled up into the hug. It felt like being crushed by a bear, he assumed. Still he laughed and returned the hug the best he could, patting his old friend on the back and looking up at him. His grinned cocked a little to the side as he replied," Me? I look like I've gone to hell and back! Look at you! You're huge! What the heck do they feed you at the academy?"

It was an honest question, really.

"Not that it isn't a good look for you," he joked and lead his friend out of the crowd so that others could continue their greetings. Stepping on to a quieter place on the deck, he looked back up at his friend, his smile a little more serious. The worry that was in his stomach at first seemed to be lifting. Valon hadn't changed much, from what he could tell. It put him at ease, for now.

"It really is good to see you. The Valhalla hasn't been the same without you around, you know. I've had to.. behave," he chuckled," Without you, running around the ship like a heathen just wasn't fun anymore."

He paused, suddenly not sure what to say, though he had quite a bit to. An awkwardness ran over him when he realized he was just sort of.. staring, and quickly continued. "I'm guessing you'll want to go and see your mum? We could.. catch up later? We have a lot to talk about now, I think."